At a time of rapid change, even open-minded music educators can feel stuck or seek guidance for adjusting the status quo.

I help people imagine possibilities for music learning and teaching so they can update, expand, or transform music programs to better support young people and make a positive impact in the world.

To support innovation and transformation in music education and help music educators, teaching artists, and others broaden their practice, expand access for all people, and envision new possibilities for music learning and teaching, my research and creative work address the following themes:

• Connected Learning
• Contemporary Musicianship (with a focus on digital, popular, and participatory cultures and practices)
• Creative and Artistic Inquiry
• Curricular Inquiry
• Futures Thinking
• Music, Science, and Society
• Music Learning and Teaching
• Creative Music Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
• Leisure, Lifelong Engagement, and Wellness
• Transforming Society

Consulting and Thought Partnership

Consultant to Youth on Record (Curriculum design and development)

Consultant to and co-creator of the Save The Music Foundation J Dilla Music Tech Grant 

Consultant to & faculty of YOLA National Institute (YNI) [with team of Alex Laing, Chloë Kline, Ashley Frith  (2020 – 2022) & ReFrame Phoenix (2019-2020)] on equity-oriented project-based learning.

Consultant to The Leading Tone and Artistry After School

Publications

* Primary author in co-written manuscripts  **ASU graduate student  ***ASU Alumn

[Publications in preparation or in review are not included below.]

CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

Tobias, E. S. (2016). Learning with digital media and technology in hybrid music classrooms. In C. R. Abril & B. M. Gault (Eds.), Teaching general music: Approaches, issues, and viewpoints (pp. 112-140). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.

Tobias, E. S. (2015). Inter/trans/multi/cross/new media(ting): Navigating an emerging landscape of digital media for music education. In C. Randles (Ed.), Music Education: Navigating the Future pp. 91-121. New York: Routledge.

Ruthmann, S.A., Tobias, E., Randles, C., & Thibeault, M. (2015). Is it the technology? Challenging technological determinism in music education. In C. Randles (Ed.), Music Education: Navigating the Future (pp. 122-138). New York: Routledge.

Tobias, E. S. (2014). 21st century musicianship through digital media and participatory culture. In M. Kaschub and J. Smith (Eds.), Promising practices in 21st century music teacher education. Oxford: Oxford University Press (pp. 205-226)

Tobias, E. S. (2014). Collecting, generating, and analyzing multimodal and multimedia data. In C. Conway (Ed.), Oxford handbook of qualitative research in American music education. Oxford: Oxford University Press (pp. )

Tobias, E. S. (2012). Let’s play!: Learning music through video games and virtual worlds. In G. McPherson, & G. Welch (Ed.), Oxford handbook of music education. (pp. 531-548).  Oxford: Oxford University Press

ARTICLES IN JOURNALS

Tobias, E. S. (2015). From musical detectives to DJs: Expanding aural skills and analysis through engaging popular music and culture. General Music Today, 28(3), 23-27. doi:10.1177/1048371314558293

Tobias, E. S. (2015). Crossfading music education: Connections between secondary students’ in- and out-of- school music experience. International Journal of Music Education, 33(1), 18-35. doi: 10.1177/0255761413515809

Tobias, E. S. (2014). Solo, multitrack, mute? Producing and performing (gender) in the popular music classroom. Visions of Research in Music Education, 25, 1-28

Tobias, E. S. (2014). Flipping the misogynist script: Gender, agency, Hip Hop, and music education. Action, Criticism, and Theory for Music Education, 13(2), 48-83.

Tobias, E. S. (2014). Reflecting on the present; looking ahead: A response to Shuler. Arts Education Policy Review, 115(1), 26-33. doi: 10.1080/10632913.2014.847356

Tobias, E. S. (2013). Composing, songwriting, and producing: Diversifying popular music pedagogy. Research Studies in Music Education, 35(2), 213-237. doi:10.1177/1321103X13487466

Tobias, E. S. (2013). Toward convergence: Adapting music education to contemporary society and participatory culture. Music Educators Journal, 99(4), 29-36. doi: 10.1177/0027432113483318

Tobias, E. S. (2013). Reply to “Another perspective: A response to ‘toward convergence'” Music Educators Journal, 99(4), 29-36. doi: 10.1177/0027432113483700

Tobias E. S. (2012). Hybrid spaces and hyphenated musicians: Secondary students’ musical engagement in a songwriting and technology course. Music Education Research, 14(3), 329-346

Tobias, E. (2011). From old school to new Schulwerk: Addressing sound worlds of contemporary popular music. The Orff Echo 43(4), 19-23. 

Tobias, E. (1999). Impressions from a pupal period. Mountain Lake Reader: Conversations on the study and practice of music teaching, 1(1), 70-73.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

*Tobias, E., & Barrett, J. (2010). Counterpoint or remix? A dialogue on popular music and popular culture in music teacher education. In M. Schmidt (Ed.), Collaborative action for change: Selected proceedings from the 2007 symposium on music teacher education. (pp. 35-50). Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.

ARTICLES AND COLUMNS IN UN-REFEREED JOURNALS

Tobias, E.S. (2014). “Looking to the future” of AzSGM and Music Education. Arizona Music News (pp. 36-37)

Tobias, E. S. (2013). On the value of questioning. Arizona Music News. (pp. 17-18).

Tobias, E.S. (2013) Inviting possibilities for new music and music education. NewMusicBox

REPORTS AND WHITEPAPERS

Presentations

* Primary author **ASU graduate student  ***ASU Alumn

KEYNOTE AND PLENARY PRESENTATIONS

Sirek, D., Mantie, R., Smith, G. D., Cayari, C., & Tobias, E. S. (2023). The life, work, and music of Dr. Janice Waldron”. Joint Plenary Session with MayDay Group and International Society of Sociology of Music Education,  Veracruz, Mexico. [My contribution was a video presentation titled Emergence, Convergence, and Curricular Inquiry: Honoring and Building on the Work of Janice Waldron]

Tobias, E. S. (2019). “Imagining possibilities: Speculative futures, curricular inquiry, and music learning and teaching” Plenary presentation for Mountain Lake Colloquium for Teachers of General Music Methods, Mountain Lake, VA

Tobias, E. S. (2017). “Opening general music ecosystems to participatory culture and contemporary musical engagement” Plenary presentation for Mountain Lake Colloquium for Teachers of General Music Methods, Mountain Lake, VA

Stauffer, S.; Sullivan, J.; Schmidt, M.; & Tobias, E. (2013). Aligning Conceptions and Capacity: Turning Visions into Reality” Plenary presentation for Symposium on Music Teacher Education, Greensboro, NC September, 2013

PEER REVIEWED PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS: INTERNATIONAL

Tobias, E. S. (2014). “Participatory culture in practice: Developing perspectives and potential in music education” Paper presentation at the International Society for Music Education World Conference on Music Education, Porte Alegre, Brazil, July, 2014

*Tobias, E. S. & ***Bucura, E. (2012). “Teachers’ Perspectives on the Development of a New Secondary Music Course” Presentation at the International Society for Music Education World Conference on Music Education, Thessalonaki, Greece

Tobias, E. S. (2011). “Hyphenated musicians and hybrid spaces: Secondary students’ engagement in a songwriting and technology course” Paper presentation at the Research in Music Education Conference, Exeter, England, April, 2011

Tobias, E. S. (2008). “Guitar Heroes, CC Mixters, & Pop Idols: Considering Popular Culture in the Music Classroom.” Paper presentation at the International Society for Music Education Conference, Bologna, Italy, July, 2008

PEER REVIEWED PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS: NATIONAL

Tobias, E. S. (2014) “Creating music in 21st century classrooms” at Arizona Music Educators Association Conference, Mesa, AZ, January, 2014

*Tobias, E. S.  &  ***VanKlompenberg, A. (2013). “Reflecting on a critical popular music pedagogy” at Mountain Lake Colloquium, Mountain Lake, VA, May, 2013

Tobias, E. S. (2013). “Navigating the landscape of digital media for music education” at Suncoast Music Education Research Symposium, Tampa, FL, February, 2013

Tobias, E. S. (2013). “Teaching for Students’ Deep Musical Understanding: Project-based Learning and Development” at Arizona Music Educators Association Conference, Mesa, AZ, February, 2013

Tobias, E. S. (2012). “Gaming music: Considering the potential of video games for music teaching and learning” Presentation at the joint meeting of the Association for Technology in Music Instruction and the College Music Society, San Diego, CA, November, 2012

Tobias, E. S. (2012). “From the Prescriptive to the Possible” as part of the Panel Presentation “Is This Technology? Challenging technological determinism in music education” with C. Randles, S. A. Ruthmann, and M. Thiebeault, ; Ruthmann, S. A, at the joint meeting of the Association for Technology in Music Instruction and the College Music Society, San Diego, CA, November, 2012

Tobias, E. S. (2012). “Preparing to Teach Toward 21^st Century Musicianship” Presentation at National Association for Music Education Biennial Music Educators National Conference, St. Louis, MO, March, 2012

*Tobias, E. S. & ***Rulon-Maxwell, G. (2012). “Guitar and Pop Culture” Presentation at Arizona Music Educators Association Conference, Mesa, AZ, February, 2012

Tobias, E. S., Abramo, J., & Abramo M. (2011). “Controversial Issues in the Pedagogy of Popular Music” Panel presentation at the New Directions in Music Education: Revitalizing Middle and High School Music Conference, Lansing, MI, October, 2011

Tobias, E. S. (2011). “Solo, multitrack, mute? Producing and performing (gender) in the popular music classroom” Paper presentation at the Feminist Theory and Music 11 Conference, Tempe, AZ, September, 2011

*Tobias, E. S., ***Reid, C., & ***VanKlompenberg, A. (2011). “Reflecting on the transformative potential of digital and participatory culture in music education” Presentation at the Mountain Lake Colloquium, Mountain Lake, VA, May, 2011

Tobias, E. S. (2011). “Producing Popular Musicians” Paper presentation at the Suncoast Music Education Research Symposium, Tampa FL, February, 2011

Tobias, E. S. (2010). “Plugins and Crossfades: Students’ musical engagement in and out of a songwriting and technology class” Paper presentation at the American Educational Research Conference, Denver, CO, April, 2010

Tobias, E. S. (2010). “Aural Skills for the 21^st Century” Presentation at the Arizona Music Educators Conference, Mesa, AZ, January, 2010

Tobias, E. S. (2010). “Beyond Participation: Increasing Interactivity in Ensembles and Classrooms” Presentation at the Arizona Music Educators Conference, Mesa, AZ, January, 2010

Barrett, J.R., Tobias, E. S., Becker, A., & Slee, L. (2009). “Collaborative Inquiry: Four perspectives on an “extravaganza” of music learning and teaching” Paper presentation at Mountain Lake Colloquium, Mountain Lake, VA May, 2009 (via video)

Tobias, E. S. (2009). “Improvisation, Experimentation, and Exploration in the General Music Classroom.” Presentation at the Arizona Music Educators Conference, Mesa, AZ, January, 2009

Tobias, E. S. (2009). “Popular Music Pedagogy & Technology: From Bytes to Beats.” Presentation at the Arizona Music Educators Association Conference, Mesa, AZ, January, 2009

Tobias, E. S. (2008). “From Bytes to Beats: Popular Music Pedagogy Through Web-based Technologies.”

Paper presentation at the Association for Technology in Music Instruction Conference, Atlanta, GA, September, 2008

Tobias, E. S. (2008). “Blogging Music in Higher Education: Considerations and Getting Started” Presentation at the College Music Society / Association for Technology in Music Instruction Pre-Conference Technology Workshop, Atlanta, GA, September, 2008

Tobias, E. S. (2008). “Flippin’ the Misogynist Script: Representation & Agency of Women in Hip-Hop -Implications for Music Education.” Paper presentation at the Musica Ficta/Lived Realities Conference, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, January 2008.

Tobias, E. S. (2007). “Building Bridges, Connecting Communities: Improvisation, Education and Collaborative Possibilities.” Discussion moderator at the International Society for Improvised Music Conference, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, December 2007.

Tobias, E. S. (2007). “You Can’t Drop a Needle on An iPod: Rethinking Listening in the Web 2.0 Era.” Paper presentation at the New Directions in General Music Conference, Michigan State University, Lansing, MI, October 2007.

*Tobias, E. S. & Barrett, J. R. (2007). “Counterpoint or Remix? A Dialogue on Popular Music and Popular Culture in the Music Teacher Education Curriculum.” Position paper presented at The Society for Music Teacher Education Symposium on Music Teacher Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, September, 2007

Tobias, E. S. (2007). “General Music Through the Lens of Critical Theory.” Paper presentation as part of “General Music Through a Kaleidoscopic Lens.” With Barrett, J.R., Harnum, J.; Kelly-McHale, J., Vukson, K. at Mountain Lake Colloquium, Mountain Lake, VA, May 2007

Campbell, M. R., Thompson, L. K., Tobias, E. S. (2005). “Creating Connections:  Interdisciplinary Units for Middle School General Music.” Eastern MENC Division Biennial In-Service Conference, Baltimore, MD, March 2005

Hickey, M., Tobias, E. S. (2002). “Using Online Tools for Teaching and Reflection in Music Classes.” Panel participant at MENC National Biennial In-Service Conference, Nashville, TN, April 2002

Campbell, M.R. & Brummett, V., Tobias, E. S. (2000). “Developing Professional Teaching Portfolios.” Presentation-discussion at the MENC National Biennial In-Service Conference, Washington, DC, March, 2000

Abramo, J., Boardman, E., Brummett, V., Campbell, M.R., Hickey, M., Johnson, S., Love, T., Titlebaum, K., Tobias, E.S. (1998). “Building Collaborative Communities of Teacher Educators.”  Panel member at the MENC National Biennial In-Service Conference, Phoenix, AZ, April, 1998.

GUEST LECTURES at UNIVERSITIES

Tobias, E. S. (2024) Sparking possibilities with learner-centered and project-based teaching, Guest presentation to graduate music education students, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY, via Zoom 

Tobias, E. S. (2023) Guest presentation to music education students to discuss contemporary technology, creativity, and music learning and teaching, Kent State University, Kent, OH, via Zoom

Tobias, E. S. (2022) Guest scholar to music graduate students to discuss project-based learning. Crane School of Music, SUNY at Potsdam, Potsdam, NY, via Zoom

Tobias, E. S. (2022) Guest scholar to music doctoral students to discuss “Re-situating technology with socio-cultural contexts for music learning and teaching.” University of Southern California, CA

Tobias, E. S. (2020) Guest scholar to music education doctoral students to discuss research approaches and to provide feedback on students’ research proposals, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Tobias, E. S. (2020) Guest scholar to music education students to discuss participatory culture in relation to music curricular innovation, Crane School of Music, SUNY at Potsdam, NY

Tobias, E. S. (2020) Guest scholar to music education students in two separate classes on possibilities of technology for music learning and teaching, Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY

Tobias, E. S. (2019) Guest scholar to music education students possibilities of technology for music learning and teaching via videoconference, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

Tobias, E. S. (2019) Guest scholar to graduate music education students in summer program via videoconference, Northern Iowa, University, Cedar Falls, IA

Tobias, E. S. (2019) Guest Lecturer to music education students on issues of hybridity and contemporary music education via videoconference, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Tobias, E. S. (2018) Guest Lecturer to music education students on possibilities for digital culture and participatory culture in music education, University of Texas – San Antonio

Tobias, E. S. (2016) Guest Lecturer to graduate music education students on possibilities of digital media for music teaching and learning, Weeklong workshop on project-based learning with technology for music education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Tobias, E. S. (2016) Guest speaker to PhD Seminar on digital culture and curricular reconceptualization across schools of music, University of Western Ontario, Ontoraio, Canada

Tobias, E. S. (2016). Guest scholar to music education program, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Tobias, E. S. (2015) Guest speaker to discuss issues of gender, hip hop, and pedagogy for graduate music education students via videoconference, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Tobias, E. S. (2015) Guest scholar on convergence, digital culture, and participatory culture to music education students via videoconference, University of Western Ontario, Ontario, Canada

Tobias, E. S. (2015). Guest scholar on convergence, digital culture, and participatory culture to undergraduate music education students via videoconference, State University at Potsdam, Potsdam, NY

Tobias, E. S. (2015). Guest scholar to graduate music education students in summer program via videoconference, Northern Iowa, University, Cedar Falls, IA

Tobias, E. S. (2013). “An Introduction to Participatory Culture in Music Education” Guest lecture for music education students as part of the collegiate NAfME “Fall Kickoff,” University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, October 2013

Tobias, E. S. (2013). “Considering Technology and Digital Media for Creative Musicianship” Guest lecture and teaching for music education students, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, April 2013

Tobias, E. S. (2012). “Integrating Popular Music and Culture in Music Education Programs” Guest lectures, workshops, and teaching for Music education students and practicing music educators, Crane School of Music SUNY at Potsdam, Potsdam, NY, May 2012

Tobias, E. S. (2012). “Addressing Multimodal and Multimedia Data in Qualitative Research” Guest lecture and discussion to Qualitative Research Class via videoconference at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, March 2012

Tobias, E. S. (2010). “Secondary General Music and Music Teacher Education” Guest lecture and discussion to Secondary General Music Seminar via videoconference at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL October, 2010

Tobias, E. S. (2010). “Improvisation, Experimentation, and Exploration” Guest Lecture to public school arts educators attending the Tennessee Arts Academy at Belmont University, Nashville, TN July 2010

Tobias, E. S. (2010). “Popular and Participatory Culture in the Music Classroom” Guest Lecture and workshops to secondary music educators attending the Tennessee Arts Academy at Belmont University, Nashville, TN July, 2010

Tobias, E. S. (2009). “Implications of Technology and Popular Music for the General Music Classroom.” Guest lecture via videoconference to music education students at Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN, April 2009

Tobias, E. S. (2009). “Guitar Heroes, CC Mixters, and Pop Idols: Considering Popular Culture in the Music Classroom.” Guest lecture to music students, student teachers, and music educators at Michigan State University, Lansing, MI, March, 2009

Tobias, E. S. (2009). “From Bytes to Beats: Popular Music Pedagogy Through Web-Based Technologies.” Guest lecture to music students at Michigan State University, Lansing, MI, March, 2009

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

Tobias, E.S. (2024) Findings of Research on Act One’s Virtual Reality Fieldtrips Season 1, Invited Presentation to the Act One Board, Phoenix, AZ 

Tobias, E. S. (2023) “Intro to Project Based Learning” Invited Web-based Presentation for Youth On Record, Youth Arts Org, Denver, CO

Tobias, E. S. (2021) “Planning for Technology Through Curricular Inquiry” Invited Web-based Presentation for Fine Arts Coordinators across the US for Save The Music Foundation

Tobias, E. S. (2020) “Imagining Possible (post-pandemic?) Futures for Music Programs” Invited Web-based Presentation & Facilitated Discussion for California Music Educators Association, CA (but accessible to world via Zoom).

Tobias, E. S. (2014) “Successes and Challenges of Popular Music Education” Invited Panel presentation for Modern Band Symposium, Boulder, CO July, 2014

Tobias, E. S. (2014) “Rethinking Aural Skills and Analysis Through Popular Music and Culture” Invited presentation for Institute for Popular Music (IPM) Music Educator Workshop, Rochester, NY July, 2014

Tobias, E. S. (2014) “Panel Discussion on the Future of Instrumental Music Education” Invited presentation for College Band Directors National Association Music Education Conference, Ithaca, NY June, 2014

Tobias, E. S. (2014) “Addressing Popular Music and Culture in Music Education” Invited (featured presenter) presentation for Texas Music Educators Association Conference, San Antonio, TX February, 2014

Tobias, E. S. (2014) “Integrating Contemporary Music Creation in Music Programs” Invited (featured presenter) presentation for Texas Music Educators Association Conference, San Antonio, TX February, 2014

Tobias, E. S. (2014) “Teaching for Student’s Deep Musical Understanding: Project-Based Learning and Development” Invited (featured presenter) presentation for Texas Music Educators Association Conference, San Antonio, TX February, 2014 [Sample Project Starter Resource]

Tobias, E. S. (2014) “Preparing to Teach Towards 21st Century Musicianship” Invited (featured presenter) presentation for Texas Music Educators Association Conference, San Antonio, TX February, 2014

Tobias, E. S. (2013). “Project Based Learning and Contemporary Issues in Music Teaching and Learning” Invited presentation for Washington Elementary School District, Glendale, AZ  September, 2013

Tobias, E. S. (2013). “Multimedia and Digital Culture: Creating Music in 21^st Century Classrooms” Invited presentation for National Association for Music Education Eastern Conference, CT April, 2013

Tobias, E. S. (2012). “Strengthening the Undergraduate Curriculum: Developing Student Capabilities for Synthesis: Curricular Structures” Invited presentation and participation in dialogue for NASM Seminar, November, 2012

Tobias, E. S. & Tuttle, L. (2012). “New National Trends and Standards in the Arts” Invited presentation for the Arizona Commission on the Arts: Joint Arts Education Conference, Phoenix, AZ October, 2012

Stauffer, S. & Tobias, E.S. (2012). “Provoking Change in Music Teacher Education” Invited presentation for The Crane Symposium on Music Teacher Education (with Dr. Sandra Stauffer), September, 2012

Tobias, E. S. (2012). “Go Digital: Learn How to Develop and Implement a Musical Media Program” Invited presentation and workshop series for combined National Band Association, Young Composer/Conductor Mentor Project, and College Band Directors National Association: Band Education Symposium, Tempe, AZ June, 2012

Tobias, E. S. (2012). “Multimedia and Digital Culture: Creating Music in 21^st Century Classrooms” Invited presentation for National Association for Music Education Music Education Week: Composition Academy, Baltimore, MD June 2012

Adkins, J., Christ, N., Tobias, E. S., (2012). “PURL Film Series: Echotone” Invited member of a panel to discuss issues related to popular music and culture, working musicians, and the Phoenix built environment in relation to the documentary Echotone for Phoenix Urban Research Laboratory, Phoenix, AZ February 2012

Tuttle, L. & Tobias, E.S. (2012). “What You Need to Know About State Music Student Growth Evaluations and Assessment in Your Program” Invited presentation for Arizona Music Educators Association Conference, Mesa, AZ February 2012

*Tobias, E. S. & Tuttle, L. (2012). “Developing Assessments for Student and Teacher Evaluations” Invited presentation for Arizona Music Educators Association Conference, Mesa, AZ, February 2012

Tobias, E. S. (2011). “Contemporary Technology for 21^st Century Music Classrooms” Invited presentation to music educators and principals at Kino Middle School, Mesa, AZ, January, 2011

Tobias, E. S. & **Kelly, K. (2010). “Using Technology to Develop as a Musician” Invited presentation to students and music educators attending the High School Choral Leadership Festival, Arizona State University, September, 2010 (prepared by E. Tobias & **Keith Kelly presented by **Keith Kelly)

Tobias, E. S. (2010). “Alternatives to Large Ensembles” Invited presentation to secondary music educators at Kino Middle School, Mesa, AZ, March, 2010

Tobias, E. S. (2010). “Aural Skills for the 21^st Century” Invited presentation to district elementary music educators at Oak Tree Elementary School, Gilbert, AZ, February, 2010

Hill, G., Tobias, E. S. (2010). “Electronic Instruments and Digital Technologies in an All-State Ensemble” Invited presentation and facilitation of students using acoustic and electronic instruments and digital technology to create original interludes performed during their concert at the Texas Music Educators Association All State Conference (in collaboration with Ensemble director Gary Hill and Composer Mason Bates), February, 2010

Tobias, E. S. (2009). “What’s Going on in Their Heads?: Some Ways Psychology of Music Might Inform Our Practice.” Invited Presentation at the Mesa Public Schools In-service, Mesa, AZ, February, 2009

Tobias, E. S. (2008). “Beyond the Billboard: Considerations and Approaches Towards the Use of Popular Music and Culture in the Music Classroom.” Invited day-long workshop, Crane School of Music, Potsdam, NY, March 2008.

Tobias, E. S. (2007). “Re-Viewing Popular Culture: Approaches Towards the Use of Popular Music and Culture in the Music Classroom.” Invited presentation to Collegiate MENC Chapter, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, October 2007.

Tobias, E. S. (2007). “From iPod to You Tube” Invited presentation to Teaching General Music II (Dr. Janet Barrett), Northwestern University, Evanston IL, May 2007.

Tobias, E. S. (2005). “Creating Music with Technology” Invited presentation to Saint Benedict’s Prep School Music Program, Newark, NJ, 2005.

Funded Grants, Projects, and Related Initiatives

Tobias, E. S., Koro, M., Thorn, S., Christen, J. B., Swoboda, D., Vasquez, A. (2024) Inventing Possibilities with Musical Circuits, Les Paul Foundation Grant 

Thorn, S., Koro, M., Lahey, B., Tobias, E. S. (2022). Reprogram and Remix the Violin with Active Shoulder Rests. Herberger Institute Research-Building Investment (HIRBI) Grant

Hernandez-Ruiz, E., Tobias, E. S. (2022) Music for All Young Children. AZ Commission for the Arts: Youth Arts Engagement Grant

LiKamWa, R. & Tobias, E. S. (2022) Act One Season Two. To support design and development of VR field trips for Act One. My role is to support arts education aspects of the project. [Via ASU KED]

Jordan, M., Miller, C., Tobias, E. S., Wylie, R., Zeichner, S. (2019) Weight of Light: HIDA and Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College Collaborative Seed Grant

Tobias, E. S. and Laing, A. (2019) Artistry After School: Dean’s Creativity Council

Thompson, J., Mantie, R., Schmidt, M., Stauffer, S.,Sullivan, J, Tobias, E. S. (2017 – ). National Association for Music Education SRME Research Grant: Addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Through Music Learning and Teaching

Tobias, E. S. (2016). Digital Media and Learning Competition 6, supported by the MacArthur Foundation: Sound Explorations: Creating, Expressing, and Improving Communities

Tobias, E. S., Paine, G., & Stauffer, S. (2014-2015). Herberger Institute Research Council Seed Grant: Music and Media Makerspaces

Tobias, E. S., Mook, R., & Britt, M. (2013-2014). Herberger Institute Research Council Grant: Urban Arts in Schools project

Tobias, E. S. & ***VanKlompenberg, A. (2010). Arizona Community Foundation Grant

Learn about additional grants, projects, and initiatives through my work with the Consortium for Innovation and Transformation in Music Education (CITME @ASU)

Media Mentions and Appearances

Laing, A., & Tobias, E. S. (2022). Interview on Weber Clarinet Concerto and #LiquidWeber. KBAQ (Radio Interview)

Greene, K. (2021). Exploring STEAM: STEM in Music and Media E11. STEM Unplugged (Podcast Interview) Retrieved from https://businessradiox.com/podcast/stem-unplugged/exploring-steam-stem-in-music-and-media-e11/ 

Philemon, B. (2020) Episode 64. The “Coulds” and Possibility for Change with Evan Tobias. The Choir Baton (Podcast Interview) Retrieved from https://www.buzzsprout.com/1131989/6753433-64-the-coulds-and-possibility-for-change-with-evan-tobias 

Brodie, M. (2019). New grant to help schools teach music tech in memory of producer J Dilla. KJZZ (Radio Interview) Retrieved from                  https://theshow.kjzz.org/content/1213321/new-grant-help-schools-teach-music-tech-memory-producer-j-dilla

Ives, B. (2019). Community of caring: How your school can apply for the J Dilla grant. 105.1 The Bounce. Retrieved from https://1051thebounce.com/2019/08/26/how-your-school-can-apply-for-j-dilla-grant/

LeDonne, R. (2019). Inside the Quest to Honor J Dilla’s Legacy Through Music Education. Billboard. Retrieved from https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8528366/j-dilla-legacy-save-the-music

Stone, K. (2019). ASU partners in high school music grant program inspired by J Dilla. KTAR News 92.3 FM. Retrieved from https://ktar.com/story/2712798/asu-partners-in-high-school-music-grant-program-inspired-by-j-dilla/

Tornow, S. (2019). How the Save The Music Foundation is pioneering electronic music in schools. Reverb. Retrieved from https://reverb.com/news/how-the-save-the-music-foundation-is-pioneering-electronic-music-in-schools-reverb-gives

Fuoco-Karasinski, C. (2017). Spark! Mesa Arts Center brings creativity to the masses. The Entertainer Magazine. Retrieved from http://entertainermag.com/blog/2017/03/03/spark-mesa-arts-center-brings-creativity-to-the-masses/

Fuoco-Karasinski, C. (2017). Spark! Your musical and artistic creativity at Mesa Arts Center. East Valley Tribune. Retrieved from http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/feeds/az_activities/spark-your-musical-and-artistic-creativity-at-mesa-arts-center/article_c63e9456-0900-11e7-bbb7-8b60553e3ce0.html

Tobias, E. S. (2017) MACFest interactive creative fun in Mesa. TV Spot and Interview.12 News, NBC. Retrieved from http://www.12news.com/entertainment/macfest-interactive-creative-fun-in-mesa/422473242

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